The Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom, originally the Crown Jewels of England, are a collection of royal ceremonial objects kept in the Jewel House at the Tower of London, which include the coronatio
The Hockwold crown (upper left) and diadem in the British Museum
King Æthelstan presenting an illuminated manuscript to St Cuthbert, c. 930
The first great seal of Edward the Confessor shows him wearing a crown and holding an orb and sceptre
Tower of London
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The Tower of London, officially His Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress of the Tower of London, is a historic citadel and castle on the north bank of the River Thames in London, England. It lies withi
Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom
…Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom, originally the Crown Jewels of England, are a collection of royal ceremonial objects kept in the Jewel House at the Tower of London, which include the coronation regalia and vestments worn by British monarchs. The coronation regalia are the only working set in Europe and the collection…
Tower of London from the Shard
The original entrance to the White Tower was at first-floor level.
St John's Chapel, inside the White Tower
Interior of the innermost ward. Right of centre is the 11th-century White Tower; the structure at the end of the walkway to the left is Wakefield Tower. Beyond that can be seen Traitors' Gate.